Oyo govt promotes 7,460 teachers; distributes 9,227 letters
The Oyo State government on Friday presented 9,227 letters of promotion to primary school teachers on Grade level 13-15 in the state.
This was revealed on Friday by the Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran during the symbolic presentation of 2017-2020 letters to 7,460 teachers.
He said the pending promotion letters are in fulfillment of Governor Seyi Makinde’s promises to teachers in the state.
Dr. Adeniran noted that the category of teachers who received their letters of promotion were placed on a six years waiting period by the previous administrations, adding that this policy had affected the morale of teachers in public primary schools, because their counterparts in the secondary schools were not affected by the policy.
“I am pleased to be here this morning at the official presentation of Promotion letters to our teachers from the grade level 13 to 15. You are all aware that a similar programme was held in October, 2021 for teachers and non-teaching staff,” he said.
Adeniran appreciated Governor for his love for teachers, which was demonstrated by the approval granted, that six years waiting period be reverted with immediate effect.
Dr. Adeniran added that teachers that have retired from service, in the course of processing the approval for the lifting of the six years waiting period will also enjoy the promotion due to them, simply by applying for the re-computation of their gratuity and pension in line with the Pension Act.
Adeniran said: “The present administration has positively impacted the lives of both public and civil servants because of its people oriented policies. In view of this, I want to admonish all our teachers to ensure that, to whom much is given, much is expected.”
